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A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver weapon employed by the [[United Nations Space Command]] for both ground and space applications. Coilguns utilize electromagnetic coils to propel a hyperdense projectile to high speeds.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF|HWF|Page=17}} Coilguns are similar in design and function to [[Railgun (fiction)|railgun]] weaponry as both make use of electromagnets in their operation.
A coilgun, also known as a Gauss gun, is a type of mass driver weaponry employed by the ''[[United Nations Space Command]]'' for both ground and space applications. Coilguns utilize electromagnetic coils to propel a hyperdense projectile to high speeds. Coilguns are similar in design and function to ''[[Railgun]]'' weaponry as both make use of electromagnets in their operation.


==Design details==
Coilguns utilize a series of electromagnetically charged coils powered in a timed sequence to propel a magnetic projectile at speeds faster than that of chemical weaponry. ''[[UNSC]]'' coilguns almost exclusively utilize Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor (ALIM) technology which is capable of accelerating a projectile to such speeds that its impact seems instantaneous from the point of firing.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=181}}


==Known coilguns==
== Design Details ==
=== Mass drivers===
Coilguns utilize a series of electromagnetically charged coils powered in a timed sequence to propel a magnetic projectile at speeds faster than that of chemical weaponry. ''[[UNSC]]'' coilguns almost exclusively utilize Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor (ALIM) technology which is capable of accelerating a projectile to such speeds that its impact seems instantaneous from the point of firing.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Section=Turret Emplacements|Page=181}}
 
== Known Coilguns ==
=== Mass Drivers ===
{{Main|Mass Driver}}
{{Main|Mass Driver}}
Mass drivers are a form of typically stationary coilgun used to fire payloads at high velocities.
Mass drivers are a form of typically stationary coilgun used to fire payloads at high velocities.
 
===Magnetic Accelerator Cannon===
===Magnetic Accelerator Cannons===
{{Main|Magnetic Accelerator Cannon}}
{{Main|Magnetic Accelerator Cannon}}
Magnetic Accelerator Cannons are naval coilguns employed for ship-to-ship combat by the UNSC Navy.
Magnetic Accelerator Cannons are naval coilguns employed for ship-to-ship combat by the UNSC Navy.
 
===Gauss Cannon===
===M68 Gauss Cannon===
{{Main|M68 Gauss Cannon}}
{{Main|M68 Gauss Cannon}}
A smaller, portable coilgun often mounted on the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]] or independently on a mount.
A smaller, portable coilgun often mounted on the ''[[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]]'' or independently on a mount.
 
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==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
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[[Category:Magnetic acceleration weapons]]

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